NFPA 70E requirements for safe work practices to protect personnel by reducing exposure to significant electrical hazards. Originally developed at OSHA's request, NFPA 70E helps companies and employees avoid workplace injuries and fatalities due to shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast, and assists in complying with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K.

This standard addresses electrical safety-related work practices, safety-related maintenance requirements,   and other administrative controls for employee workplaces that are necessary for the practical safeguarding of employees relative to the hazards associated with electrical energy during activities such as the installation,  inspection, operation, maintenance, and demolition of electric conductors, electric equipment, signaling and communications conductors and equipment,  and raceways.

This  standard  also  includes  safe  work  practices  for  employees  performing  other  work  activities  that  can  expose  them  to electrical  hazards, as  well  as  safe  work  practices  for the following:
(1)  Installation of conductors and equipment that connect to the supply of electricity
(2)  Installations  used  by  the  electric  utility,  such  as  office buildings,  warehouses,  garages, machine  shops,  and recreational facilities that are not an integral part of a generating plant, substation, or control center.

Lunch and a certificate of completion will be provided.

Arc Flash Training Topics

• Differentiate between arc flash and electric shock
• Recall hazards, injuries, and indirect consequences related to arc flash and electric shock
•  Recognize the way approach protection boundaries are determined
•  Match approach boundary criteria with worker qualifications
•  Identify necessary training and skills for qualified workers
• Recall primary elements of an electrical safety program
•  Recognize the purpose of lock and tag procedures
•  Identify different types of lock and tag devices
•  Identify basic procedural steps for lock and tag
•  Identify the requirements for the use of test instruments and equipment
• Recall the requirements, benefits, and components of a job briefing
• Identify the requirements, benefits, and components of an energized work permit
• Recall PPE responsibilities and requirements related to working around energized electrical equipment and parts

Contact Fathia Hardy at CPSprograms@uah.edu to register.